I am an adult, married, living on my own... Did you know it can be hard, sad, aqnd really lonely, yet I have so much pride, love, and courage for my husband and this situation... People ask me how us girls could ever do this-the military life... Honestly, at times I feel like I have no idea because it can get so overwhelming.. Then I think of all the good, what Kile is doing, and the greatest- all the love that I have for him and the love that I get in return.. even with him not home there are so many little things that he has done that I can't look around without feeling him here with me! That is how us girls are able to do this..The goodness and love outweigh the challenges and frustrations... This life isn't for the faint of heart that is one thing I know for certain..
Kile left last week for training in the field.. I made the decision that I am going to stay at the apartment while he is gone to show myself that I can handle it... Well let me tell ya, the saying of once he leaves something will go wrong is more true than I could of ever imagined!!!! I got home after work on Thursday and the house smelled so bad, I guess the kitchen sink drain / pipes are having issues.... I can't even run water without the darn thing clogging!! Really of all times for that to happen, it's gotta be when he is gone... This grown up adult thing is going easier than I thought it would, yet at the same time it has been so hard! I am so thankful for the friends that I have that have been such a help... Trust me just the talking, or messages and even visiting as meant the more to me than you will ever know or realize...
When Kile is away, I miss him so much and I realize how much love you could possibly have for someone and that I love him so much more than that! I can't wait til he gets to come home this week.. Valentine's is this week and I am so excited to get to share it with him... This will be our 1st one.. It is going to be special since we won't get to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary together... That will be hard but we are going to make up for it this weekend and hey, maybe again before he leaves.. =)
I don't think people realize that when they ask the question, How do you girls do it? that we have such an enormous amount of pride and love for our men... I couldn't be prouder of my husband.. even though his job keeps us apart at times, sends him to dangerous parts of the globe, and makes you basically like a single parent for those that have kids... I love my marine and can't wait til he is back home so I can snuggle with him (and he can fix the kitchen sink!!!)
Next time you see a military wife, tell her thanks for everything she is going thru... Trust me it is the greatest feeling in the world to have someone give you some recognition and appreciate everything our husbands are doing!